2-14 State Exam Simulator (2023)
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American Insurance College
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Question 1 of 215
1. Question
The holder of a variable annuity has a 6% AIR and has a target monthly payment of $1,500. If her separate account experiences a 10% return will her monthly payment be more than, less than, or equal to the target $1,500 monthly payment.
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Question 2 of 215
2. Question
Gregg has been faithfully investing in an annuity for the last twenty years. On his thirty-fifth birthday Gregg was involved in a fatal automobile accident. What will happen to the value in Gregg’s annuity?
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Question 3 of 215
3. Question
Gains distributed from life insurance cash value or annuity account value will be taxed as __________________ in the year received.
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Question 4 of 215
4. Question
Jack F has invested $100 per month for the last twenty years into an annuity. At the time of annuitization the insurance company calculates the aggregate payout to Jack will be $72,000.
If Jack will receive monthly payments of $1,000 how much of the $1,000 will be taxable?
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Question 5 of 215
5. Question
An annuitant with $200,000 in his account is retiring. Biggert & Moore Insurance Company pays $48.16 per thousand dollars held in an individual’s account.
What would an annuitant’s monthly income payment be in this example?
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Question 6 of 215
6. Question
Biggert & Moore Insurance Company has $500 million in its separate account with two million accumulation units outstanding. Bill has 1,000 accumulation units with Biggert & Moore Insurance Company.
What is the value of Bill’s account?
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Question 7 of 215
7. Question
Biggert & Moore Insurance Company has $500 million in its separate account with two million accumulation units outstanding. What is the value of one accumulation unit?
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Question 8 of 215
8. Question
John has an indexed annuity with a 80% participation rate and a 6% cap rate. The S&P 500 increased by 9%; what rate of return will be applied to the insured’s annuity?
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Question 9 of 215
9. Question
Which annuity “life” payout option is the riskiest for the annuitant?
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Question 10 of 215
10. Question
All but which of the following is a funding method for an annuity?
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Question 11 of 215
11. Question
Bill and Hillary have a joint and 80% survivor annuity with a $2,000 per month benefit payment. If Hillary dies what will the monthly payment be to Bill?
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Question 12 of 215
12. Question
Sharon has a $250,000 face value fixed premium variable life insurance policy on herself and has chosen a very aggressive portfolio in hopes of enjoying large investment returns. Unfortunately her investments have lost about 10% of their value year to date. What death benefit will Sharon’s beneficiary receive?
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Question 13 of 215
13. Question
Which variable life product has a fixed, level, and required premium schedule?
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Question 14 of 215
14. Question
The net investment ______________ of the portfolios chosen by the variable contract owner will determine the variable cash value and variable death benefit of his variable life insurance, or the account value of his variable annuities.
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Question 15 of 215
15. Question
True or False? Variable contracts have indeterminate values of assets held in a separate account.
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Question 16 of 215
16. Question
An insurer shall provide to each prospective purchaser a ____________ and a _____________.
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Question 17 of 215
17. Question
You have just written a new life insurance policy for your client, Shane Smith. You inform Shane that the grace period for his new life policy is _______ days.
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Question 18 of 215
18. Question
James explains to Mr. Smith, the insured, that policy summary defines coverages, benefits, limitations, exclusions, cost and terms of a proposed life insurance policy. However, cost and benefit information usually include all but which of the following?
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Question 19 of 215
19. Question
A second party listed on an insurance policy to be put on formal notice of a lapse as a “back-up” to ensure is known as a _________________.
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Question 20 of 215
20. Question
Life insurance policies delivered in Florida must contain all but which of the following non-forfeiture options.
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Question 21 of 215
21. Question
True or False? A life insurance agent can never be named as beneficiary in any life insurance policy.
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Question 22 of 215
22. Question
True or False? The grace period for a life insurance policy is 30 days.
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Question 23 of 215
23. Question
Sarah is replacing her client’s life insurance policy. To do so, what form must Sarah have her client sign?
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Question 24 of 215
24. Question
Advertisements containing a rate to be earned are prohibited unless all limitations and conditions that affect the rate of return ultimately realized by the policyholder are _____________ prominently.
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Question 25 of 215
25. Question
Jenna Jones is replacing her current life insurance policy with Acme Life Insurance with a new policy through Thrive Right Life Insurance Group. Thrive Right Life Insurance Group is required by law to send a copy of the Notice to the Applicant Regarding the Replacement of Life Insurance to the insured’s ___________?
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Question 26 of 215
26. Question
True or False? Any reference to policy dividends must include a statement that dividends are guaranteed.
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Question 27 of 215
27. Question
Dave has recommended to his client, Martin Short, the surrender of his life insurance policy which contains cash value. Dave must provide Martin all but which of of the following?
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Question 28 of 215
28. Question
True or False? Life Insurance policy “free look” provisions allow up to 14 days and annuity “free look” provisions are up to 21 days.
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Question 29 of 215
29. Question
Matthew Williams is replacing his current Life Insurance policy with Gallant Insurance with a new policy through Acme Insurance. Which form must Gallant Insurance provide Matthew with?
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Question 30 of 215
30. Question
True or False? The maximum policy loan interest rate is 25%.
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Question 31 of 215
31. Question
If four partners choose a cross-purchase buy-sell plan and the business is valued at $1,600,000 how much life insurance will each partner have to purchase on the lives of each other partner?
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Question 32 of 215
32. Question
Why would a Partnership Buy-Sell Plan be so important to partners Bruce Stone and Robert Quarry.
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Question 33 of 215
33. Question
If eight owners of a “close corporation” choose a close corporation stock redemption buy-sell plan and the company is valued at $6,000,000 how much life insurance will each owner have to purchase on the lives of each other owner?
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Question 34 of 215
34. Question
If four partners enter into a partnership entity buy-sell plan and the business is valued at $1,600,000 how much life insurance will each partner have to purchase on the lives of each other partner?
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Question 35 of 215
35. Question
Michele, a mother of two, is fifty-two years old and plans on working until she is sixty-five. Her current income is $48,000 and she pays $7,000 in taxes and Michele absorbs $10,000 per year. How much would you use as “earnings” in a Human Life Value approach for Michele.
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Question 36 of 215
36. Question
Who would be the likely purchaser of business interruption insurance?
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Question 37 of 215
37. Question
Mr. Ricky Cotton of Coconut Grove, Florida has recently passed away. Ricky was the family breadwinner and is survived by his thirty-four year old wife, Sheila, and twelve year old daughter, Cherri.
How long will Sheila’s “blackout period” be?
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Question 38 of 215
38. Question
The __________________________ provision allows an insured suffering from a terminal illness to receive “living benefits” while they are alive so they and their families can continue in their lifestyle, maintain their residency, or pay for the insured’s medical expenses.
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Question 39 of 215
39. Question
Mr. Ricky Cotton of Coconut Grove, Florida has recently passed away. Ricky was the family breadwinner and is survived by his thirty-four year old wife, Sheila, and twelve year old daughter, Cherri.
How many years will Cherri be eligible to receive survivor’s dependent’s benefits?
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Question 40 of 215
40. Question
You are working with Kenny Ray to determine the appropriate amount of Life Insurance Mr. Ray should have. Which of the following should be included in calculating Kenny Ray’s “final expense fund”? (select all that apply)
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Question 41 of 215
41. Question
What interest rate should be used in computing Michele’s Human Life Value if the current inflation is at 2%, Federal Funds rate is 2.25%, the rate on a CD is 2.35%, and the rate on a 30 year fixed mortgage is 4.50%.
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Question 42 of 215
42. Question
Michele, a mother of two, is fifty-two years old and plans on working until she is sixty-five. Her current income is $48,000 and she pays $7,000 in taxes and Janet absorbs $10,000 per year.
Michele’s “work-life” equals?
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Question 43 of 215
43. Question
If eight owners of a “close corporation” choose a close corporation cross-purchase buy-sell plan and the company is valued at $6,000,000 how much life insurance will each owner have to purchase on the lives of each other owner?
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Question 44 of 215
44. Question
Which type of plan requires fixed contributions with future benefits derived from accumulations from contributions and interest?
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Question 45 of 215
45. Question
How much can Jackie Joiner Jackie contribute to her SEP in a given year including contributions to her six employees?
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Question 46 of 215
46. Question
If the Lucky Charms retirement plan is a Profit-Sharing Plan, LCDCA will be required to make:
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Question 47 of 215
47. Question
Kelvin is 70 years old is receives over half of his support from his fully insured daughter who has recently died.
What benefits if any is Kelvin entitled to?
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Question 48 of 215
48. Question
Christi’s mother, Pam, passed away when Christi was six years old. Pam has accumulated the full forty credits necessary for full survivor benefits. What percentage of Pam’s PIA is Christi eligible for?
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Question 49 of 215
49. Question
Teddy is 62 years old and his wife Petula is a fully insured worker having accumulated the full forty credits. Petula passed away and Teddy is wondering if he will receive Petula’s full PIA as a monthly lifetime income benefit.
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Question 50 of 215
50. Question
Payroll taxes are levied against a set “taxable wage base” with a portion of the tax funding OASDI and the other portion funding ______________.
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Question 51 of 215
51. Question
William X of Miami, Florida has accumulated six credits in the last thirteen quarters.
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Question 52 of 215
52. Question
Which, if any, of the following statements regarding Social Security are correct?
Statement I. The Social Security system uses an accrued “credit” system to determine eligibility for benefits.
Statement II. The maximum accrued credits are 12 credits per year (one per month).
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Question 53 of 215
53. Question
The Social Security system provides a basic floor of protection to all working Americans against the financial problems brought on by:
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Question 54 of 215
54. Question
Social Security defines a disability as one in which the worker is unable to engage in:
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Question 55 of 215
55. Question
True or False? Surviving spouses with children “eligible for benefits on the deceased spouse’s record” can receive benefits until the child or children reach 21 years of age.
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Question 56 of 215
56. Question
All OASDI benefits are calculated from the worker’s:
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Question 57 of 215
57. Question
What percentage of a workers earned income (wages) are taxed for FICA?
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Question 58 of 215
58. Question
Peggy Sue has accumulated thirty-two credits in the Social Security’s system for determining eligibility for benefits.
Is she eligible for full retirement and survivor benefits?
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Question 59 of 215
59. Question
True or False? All workers are covered by Social Security.
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Question 60 of 215
60. Question
Which of the following organizations would qualify for a 403(b) retirement plan?
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Question 61 of 215
61. Question
Walter E. Chimp has been contributing $100 per paycheck into his company sponsored defined contribution plan.
What percentage of Mr. Chimp’s contributions are vested?
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Question 62 of 215
62. Question
Lucky Charms is an employer who prides itself on offering and providing “best of class” benefits to Lucky Charms employees.
Which of the following will Lucky Charms receive or experience as a “best of class” benefit provider?
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Question 63 of 215
63. Question
If Lucky Charms Diet Clubs of America (LCDCA) is determined to be discriminatory in their retirement plan what will likely happen to the plan?
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Question 64 of 215
64. Question
Lucky Charms Diet Clubs of America (LCDCA) has a qualified retirement plan with 100% vesting for employees with two or more years of service.
Which, if any, of the following employees are eligible to participate in Lucky Charms’ retirement plan.
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Question 65 of 215
65. Question
True or False? ERISA’s purpose is to protect the rights of employers with employer-sponsored plans.
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Question 66 of 215
66. Question
Sharon Trout works for Lucky Charms Diet Clubs of America (LCDCA) as an account executive. LCDCA has a qualified 100% employer funded retirement plan.
When are the earnings in the plan taxed to Sharon Trout?
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Question 67 of 215
67. Question
Which, if any, of the following statements are correct regarding the taxation of payments made to the annuitant?
Statement I. The portion of each benefit payment that can be attributed to the annuitant’s investment is tax-free.
Statement II. The portion of each benefit payment that is attributed to earned interest is tax-free.
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Question 68 of 215
68. Question
In an Indexed Annuity if the participation rate is 75% and the index increases by 10% what amount is credited to the cash value of the account?
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Question 69 of 215
69. Question
All of the following are characteristics of indexed annuities EXCEPT?
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Question 70 of 215
70. Question
Which, if any, of the following statements are correct?
Statement I. Fixed Annuities provide a fixed, guaranteed accumulation or payout.
Statement II. Variable Annuities attempt to offset inflation by providing a benefit linked to a variable underlying investment account.
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Question 71 of 215
71. Question
Kennedy has paid $400,000 in annuity payments. She annuitized her annuity five years ago with the “installment refund” option and has received $60,000 in payments from the insurance company.
If Kennedy were to die today how much would the insurance company pay her beneficiaries?
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Question 72 of 215
72. Question
Kennedy has paid $400,000 in annuity payments. She annuitized her annuity five years ago with the “straight life income” option and has received $60,000 in payments from the insurance company.
If Kennedy were to die today how much would the insurance company pay her beneficiaries?
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Question 73 of 215
73. Question
Which, if any, of the following statements are correct regarding annuity income payments?
Statement I. Deferred annuities make the first payment to the annuitant after one payment interval from the date of purchase.
Statement II. Immediate annuities by design make payments to the annuitant at some future date.
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Question 74 of 215
74. Question
Beverly decides against the lump-sum option for funding her new annuity and has chosen periodic payments instead. Why might Beverly have chosen periodic payments as an option?
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Question 75 of 215
75. Question
You are selling Helen an annuity and are listing some of the major benefits of annuities. Which, if any, of the following might you share with Helen? (select all that apply)
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Question 76 of 215
76. Question
All of the following are acceptable 1035 exchanges EXCEPT?
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Question 77 of 215
77. Question
Beverly wants to start an annuity and she is considering a single lump sum amount to fund the annuity.
What other option does Beverly have to fund her new annuity?
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Question 78 of 215
78. Question
The _________ Period starts when the annuitization of the policy begins; it is the time of liquidating the annuity by paying the annuitant.
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Question 79 of 215
79. Question
When annuitization begins no further payments can be made into the annuity and the ___________ period ends.
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Question 80 of 215
80. Question
Which statement(s), if any, are correct regarding insurance and annuities?
Statement I: The creation of an estate at the death of “the customer” is a characteristic of Life Insurance.
Statement II: The liquidation of a principal sum over the life of “the customer” is a characteristic of Annuities.
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Question 81 of 215
81. Question
The Joint and Full Survivor option pays the most of any survivor option as the surviving annuitant receives ____% of the payment.
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Question 82 of 215
82. Question
Kennedy has paid $400,000 in annuity payments. She annuitized her annuity five years ago with the “cash refund” option and has received $60,000 in payments from the insurance company.
If Kennedy were to die today how much would the insurance company pay her beneficiaries?
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Question 83 of 215
83. Question
Linda started an annuity three years ago and wishes to withdraw a very small portion of the annuity to help pay for her granddaughters first semester in college. She knows that there are surrender charges in the first five years of the annuity but is shocked to find that no surrender charges were levied against the withdrawal.
How was Linda able to receive the withdrawal without incurring surrender charges?
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Question 84 of 215
84. Question
Which, if any, of the following are variables in the calculation of an annuity payout? (select all that apply)
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Question 85 of 215
85. Question
True or False? The maximum amount of Credit Life Insurance a person can purchase is three times the amount of the loan or credit applied for.
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Question 86 of 215
86. Question
Terminated employees under a group life plan are eligible to convert to an individual plan without:
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Question 87 of 215
87. Question
Florida law mandates all group life policies to have a _________ provision if the “employment” terminates.
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Question 88 of 215
88. Question
Which, if any, of the following statements are correct?
Statement I. Contributory Plans: are group plans where the employer pays the entire premium.
Statement II. Non-Contributory Plans: are group plans where the employee is required to pay a portion of the premium.
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Question 89 of 215
89. Question
Calculate the amount of Life Insurance that is employer provided if the benefits are based upon an employee’s earnings. Jerome is a full time employee earning $35,000 per year. If Jerome’s employer provides 1 X earnings for the benefit.
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Question 90 of 215
90. Question
True or False? Group Insurance plans are underwritten on the group as a whole not on any person or persons.
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Question 91 of 215
91. Question
True or False? Most Group Life Insurance policies use a universal life policy as the underlying policy type.
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Question 92 of 215
92. Question
Which, if any, of the following are “eligibility criteria” for the purchase of Group Insurance?
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Question 93 of 215
93. Question
All BUT which of the following are eligible groups for a group life insurance policy?
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Question 94 of 215
94. Question
A Joinder Agreement is the written document which spells out the relationship between a ________________ and an employers group.
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Question 95 of 215
95. Question
Florida law provides up to ___ days after an “employment” termination for an individual to convert their group coverage to an individual plan.
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Question 96 of 215
96. Question
True or False? Medical Exams are not required as a part of ALL Life Insurance Applications.
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Question 97 of 215
97. Question
Theresa “Super-T” Jones, a round table and award winning Life Insurance Agent, has taken an application and collected the annual premium from Ryan Wails (the policyowner and insured).
What will “Super-T” be giving to Mr. Wails before concluding her sale?
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Question 98 of 215
98. Question
Which of the following is a field underwriting task performed by an agent?
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Question 99 of 215
99. Question
A _____________ receipt guarantees coverage even if the proposed insured is found to be uninsurable; up until the time the insurer has formally rejected the insured’s application.
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Question 100 of 215
100. Question
The purpose of the ________________________ is to serve as a reliable source of medical information in the underwriting of a client who is applying for life insurance.
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Question 101 of 215
101. Question
True or False? The purpose of the Statement of Insured’s Good Health is to extend the insured’s Free-look period to 60 days.
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Question 102 of 215
102. Question
True or False? An insurable interest must exist at the time of the policy application but does not need to exist at the time the policy proceeds are actually paid.
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Question 103 of 215
103. Question
Which, if any, of the following are good reasons for an agent to personally deliver to the insurance policy to the policyowner.
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Question 104 of 215
104. Question
Representations must be true only to the extent that they are material to the risk. A __________ is a statement that is considered literally true. A __________ that is not literally true in every detail, even if made in error, is sufficient to possibly render a policy void.
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Question 105 of 215
105. Question
The _________________ established procedures for the collection and disclosure of information obtained on consumers through investigation and credit reports.
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Question 106 of 215
106. Question
Part III – Agent’s Report is important because, in an insurance application:
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Question 107 of 215
107. Question
True or False? If the Life Insurance policyowner is a firm or corporation, one or more partners or officers, other than the proposed named insured, must sign the application.
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Question 108 of 215
108. Question
The ______________________________________ places requirements on health care providers with regard to disclosing patients’ medical information.
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Question 109 of 215
109. Question
The _______________ questionnaire is required of any applicant who spends a significant amount of time flying, such as an airline pilot.
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Question 110 of 215
110. Question
Which, if any, of the following are examples of relationships that automatically carry an insurable interest?
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Question 111 of 215
111. Question
Dr. Babs Henn Jane took out a Life Insurance policy on June 30th paying her agent for the full years. The policy was issued by the insurance company and sent to the company’s local agent September 1st for the agent to deliver the policy.
What is the Policy Effective Date?
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Question 112 of 215
112. Question
Part ___ of a Life Insurance Application asks about the insured’s hobbies, profession, and if the insured smokes?
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Question 113 of 215
113. Question
Bruce Li has chosen the settlement option where the insurance company pays the beneficiary equal amounts of money at regular intervals over a specified period of years.
Which settlement option has Bruce Li chosen?
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Question 114 of 215
114. Question
Jackie Chan has chosen the settlement option where the insurance company holds the death proceeds for a specified period of timeand, at regular intervals, pay the beneficiary the interest earned on the proceeds.
Which settlement option has Jackie Chan chosen?
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Question 115 of 215
115. Question
True or False? Personal and Business Life insurance premiums paid are never tax deductible.
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Question 116 of 215
116. Question
Which of the following, if either, statement is true?
Statement I: A policy’s cash value is basically the savings element of a term life policy.
Statement II: Policy reserves are the amounts required to ensure that funds will be available to pay future claims.
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Question 117 of 215
117. Question
By computing the extra deaths per thousand for any number of substandard risk an insurance company uses extra percentage tables to ____________ a substandard risk.
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Question 118 of 215
118. Question
Cherri Polka is 20 years old and the rate per thousand for Cherri is $1. Ms. Polka is purchasing a term life policy with a $250,000 face value.
What is the annual cost of her insurance policy?
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Question 119 of 215
119. Question
Rickie is using what section of the tax code to exchange her life insurance policy on a “tax-free” basis for another “like-kind” policy.
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Question 120 of 215
120. Question
True or False? A terminally ill person can sell a life insurance policy to a viatical settlement provider and not pay federal tax on the amounts received.
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Question 121 of 215
121. Question
The ________ rule provides that each portion of any life insurance proceeds attributed to interest are taxable and any portion attributed to the payment of principal is received tax free.
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Question 122 of 215
122. Question
Under NAIC guidelines an insured will receive anywhere from 25% to 50% of the policy face value in a viatical settlement.
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Question 123 of 215
123. Question
The assumed interest rate used by insurance companies must be reasonably _____________.
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Question 124 of 215
124. Question
__________ tables reflect the death rate at each age.
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Question 125 of 215
125. Question
Ralph Keith, your insured, has asked what his yearly premium payment will be for a $150,000 Whole Life Policy. His mortality cost is $520, projected interest earnings are $100, and applicable expense cost is $180.
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Question 126 of 215
126. Question
David J. Martinez is 30 years old and the rate per thousand for Pedro is $20. Mr. Martinez is purchasing a whole life policy with a $50,000 face value.
What is the annual cost of his insurance policy?
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Question 127 of 215
127. Question
Life insurance premium rates are generally expressed as an annual cost per $1,000 of __________.
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Question 128 of 215
128. Question
With the _____________ even if the principal is depleted, income payments will continue, so long as the primary beneficiary is alive.
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Question 129 of 215
129. Question
Scarlett O’Kara is 49 years old and the rate per thousand for Scarlett is $4. Ms. O’Kara is purchasing a $250,000 face value policy.
What is the annual cost of her insurance policy?
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Question 130 of 215
130. Question
The OIR requires rates must be ______ enough to cover the costs of paying claims and doing business, yet low enough so that they are not usuriously priced.
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Question 131 of 215
131. Question
Which, if any, of the following statements are true?
Statement I: Death benefits paid under a life insurance policy to a named beneficiary are not taxed as ordinary income.
Statement II: Interest paid by an insurance company on death benefit proceeds left with the company are taxed as ordinary income.
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Question 132 of 215
132. Question
For the purposes of the __________________ provision, a person is considered terminally ill when a physician certifies that the person has an illness or condition that can be reasonably expected to result in death within 2 year(s).
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Question 133 of 215
133. Question
The death proceeds of a life insurance policy can be paid out in a variety of ways. The choice is up to the policyowner, as a right of ownership, or the policyowner may leave the decision to the __________.
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Question 134 of 215
134. Question
Cassie has surrendered her whole life policy for its $35,000 accumulated cash value. Over the years Cassie paid $25,000 in premium.
What amount will Cassie be taxed on?
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Question 135 of 215
135. Question
The sum of the life insurance premiums paid by the policyowner is known as the policyowner’s ______________.
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Question 136 of 215
136. Question
Which of the following are not applicable in the individual mortality of an insured?
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Question 137 of 215
137. Question
Glen Winningham, your insured, has asked what his yearly premium payment will be for a $200,000 Whole Life Policy. His mortality cost is $490, projected interest earnings are $120, and applicable expense costs are $110.
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Question 138 of 215
138. Question
The share of operating costs applied to the computation of a life insurance premium is referred to as _____________.
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Question 139 of 215
139. Question
For a mortality table to be accurate, it must be based on two things: a large cross section of people and a large cross section of time.
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Question 140 of 215
140. Question
Which of the following, if any, are used to compute a basic life insurance premium? (select all that apply)
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Question 141 of 215
141. Question
If the insured and the policy beneficiary die at the same time how will the life insurance proceeds be paid?
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Question 142 of 215
142. Question
Jack Insured has taken out a $1,000,000 policy on his life and has established beneficiary designations as follows: Jill Insured, is to receive the full benefit; if she predeceases Jack, then Humpty Dumpty and Baa Baa Black Sheep are to share equally in the benefit; and if Humpty Dumpty and Baa Baa Black Sheep predecease Jack, the benefit is payable to Mother Goose.
What party is the tertiary beneficiary?
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Question 143 of 215
143. Question
Secondary beneficiaries are also known as __________ or successor beneficiaries.
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Question 144 of 215
144. Question
Designating an estate as beneficiary is generally not a good idea for which of the following reasons? (select all that apply)
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Question 145 of 215
145. Question
True or False? An insurable interest by the beneficiary in the life of the insured is required when the original application is written and the applicant is not the insured.
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Question 146 of 215
146. Question
Which of the following scenarios are eligible (Facility-of-Payment provision) for a claims payment without a policy beneficiary designation? (select all that apply)
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Question 147 of 215
147. Question
Michele owns a life insurance policy on Brenda; Brenda is Michele’s sister and business partner. Michele has designated herself as the beneficiary. Which type of application is this?
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Question 148 of 215
148. Question
What is the purpose of the Spendthrift Trust Clause in a life insurance policy?
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Question 149 of 215
149. Question
Which beneficiary designation passes down from a deceased primary beneficiary to the children of the beneficiary?
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Question 150 of 215
150. Question
Which, if any, of the following statements are correct?
Statement I. Jim is the policyowner and Jill is a revocable beneficiary on the policy. Jim can change the beneficiary at any time.
Statement II. Jim is the policy owner and Jill is an irrevocable beneficiary on the policy. Jim cannot change the beneficiary without Jill’s written consent.
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Question 151 of 215
151. Question
What is the main purpose of the Cost of Living Rider?
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Question 152 of 215
152. Question
The cash values in a policy are ___% vested to the policy owner and the policy owner is entitled to them at any time.
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Question 153 of 215
153. Question
The Free-Look provision in a life insurance policy affords the insured up to __ days to review the insurance policy with a full refund if the insured opts not to keep the policy.
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Question 154 of 215
154. Question
The Insurance Company agrees, in accordance with the provisions of this policy, to pay to the beneficiary the death proceeds upon receipt at the Principal Office of due proof of the insured’s death prior to the maturity date.
This is an example of?
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Question 155 of 215
155. Question
Which type of policy assignment would be most appropriate when using life insurance to secure a loan?
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Question 156 of 215
156. Question
Your insured customer would like to be protected if he becomes disabled and is unable to make his premium payments.
What policy rider will you add to his policy?
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Question 157 of 215
157. Question
Shelby has received a dividend and elects to use the dividend to purchase more insurance. Which dividend options might Shelby elect?
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Question 158 of 215
158. Question
Becky’s whole life policy has lapsed. Which non-forfeiture option will provide Becky with the same amount of coverage (albeit for a limited time)?
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Question 159 of 215
159. Question
This standard life insurance provision provides for the early payment of some portion of the policy should the insured suffer from a terminal illness or injury.
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Question 160 of 215
160. Question
Which of the following is NOT a bar to contesting an insured’s claim after the expiration of the Incontestable Clause?
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Question 161 of 215
161. Question
When Joe Insured makes a payment on his Universal Life Policy a portion of the premium payment:
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Question 162 of 215
162. Question
Jack and Jill have a Last Survivor Whole life policy with a face value of $300,000. When Jack dies how much will Jill collect?
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Question 163 of 215
163. Question
Variable insurance contracts are considered _________ contracts and fall under the regulatory arm of the office of insurance regulation and the SEC.
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Question 164 of 215
164. Question
Which, if any, of the following statements are correct?
Statement I. With the Attained Age Method the insured converts her term policy to a whole life policy
and the premium is charged for a Whole Life policy at the insured’s “attained” age at the date of the conversion.Statement II. With the Original Age Method the insured coverts her term policy to a whole life policy
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Question 165 of 215
165. Question
All of the following are factors contributing to the cash value in an insurance policy EXCEPT?
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Question 166 of 215
166. Question
Roberto has a term insurance policy with a $250,000 face amount which decreases every year for 30 years; basically to cover the declining balance of his home mortgage.
What type of term insurance policy does Roberto have?
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Question 167 of 215
167. Question
A _______________ Policy gives the insured the option to renew the term policy without going through medical underwriting.
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Question 168 of 215
168. Question
Straight whole life insurance is based on the age of issue to the actuarial age of ___.
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Question 169 of 215
169. Question
If the insured wants her Universal Life insurance policy to pay the face amount of her policy plus pay her the policy’s cash value which UL Death Benefit Option should she choose?
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Question 170 of 215
170. Question
Which of the following, if any, are favorable tax treatments of life insurance policies? (select all that apply)
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Question 171 of 215
171. Question
_____________ is the unethical act of persuading a client to cancel a policy for the purpose of selling them another policy without regard to any negative affect it may have on the client.
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Question 172 of 215
172. Question
True or False? Life insurance should not be described or implied as a savings or retirement plan.
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Question 173 of 215
173. Question
Which, if any, of the following statements are correct?
Statement I. An “unauthorized” insurer is one duly authorized by a subsisting certificate of authority issued by the department to transact insurance in this state.
Statement II. An “authorized” insurer is one not so authorized.
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Question 174 of 215
174. Question
Unfair discrimination takes place in the sales or underwriting process when adverse decisions are made based on characteristics such as:
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Question 175 of 215
175. Question
____________ selling is presenting products that meet specific needs of clients so the client can make their own decisions about what products are best for them.
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Question 176 of 215
176. Question
True or False? The NAIC model regulations state that illustrations must not contain words like invisible premium.
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Question 177 of 215
177. Question
Policy replacement includes which of the following?
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Question 178 of 215
178. Question
Misrepresentation is any written or oral statements that do not accurately describe policy benefits or coverages AND misrepresentation is ________. Defamation is the false, malicious, or derogatory communication (oral or written) that injures another’s reputation or character AND defamation is ________.
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Question 179 of 215
179. Question
When using illustrations, agents are required to obtain a signed statement from the proposed insured acknowledging that non-guaranteed elements are subject to changes either higher or lower and that they are not ___________.
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Question 180 of 215
180. Question
Sharon is replacing Mrs. North’s insurance policy; all but which of the following are appropriate in the replacement?
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Question 181 of 215
181. Question
The courts have ruled that any ambiguities in contracts are construed in the most favorable light to the __________ party.
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Question 182 of 215
182. Question
Big Money Mountain Insurance Company has received Jill’s life insurance application and has issued the policy on a standard basis. The original application was on a super-preferred basis.
What has Big Money Mountain done?
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Question 183 of 215
183. Question
True or False? The acts of the agent are the acts of the insurer.
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Question 184 of 215
184. Question
Which of the following are requirements of an insurance agent as fiduciary?
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Question 185 of 215
185. Question
What is the difference between the concepts of waiver and estoppel?
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Question 186 of 215
186. Question
Which of the following can render a contract unenforceable? (select all that apply)
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Question 187 of 215
187. Question
Which legal concept states that when individuals put agreements in writing any oral representations made prior to or after the written contract do not change the contract and the written contract “stands on its own” as regards the agreement between the parties.
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Question 188 of 215
188. Question
With this type of authority an agent acts on behalf of its principal without express or implied authority granted by the principal.
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Question 189 of 215
189. Question
Life insurance ___ a personal contract between insurer and insured.
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Question 190 of 215
190. Question
Which of the following are required for a contract to be legal?
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Question 191 of 215
191. Question
_______ Law governs the relationship between an agent and insurer and that being that an act by the agent is an act by the principal.
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Question 192 of 215
192. Question
True or False? To be enforceable at law a contract must have a legal purpose.
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Question 193 of 215
193. Question
James has convinced his neighbor, a senior citizen, to allow James to take out life insurance on the life of the neighbor with James named as the beneficiary. James has advised he will pay all of the premiums and James has offered the neighbor $2,500 for participating in the transaction. This is an example of:
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Question 194 of 215
194. Question
Which, if any, of the following statements are correct?
Statement I. Valued Contracts pay a stipulated amount listed specifically in the policy.
Statement II. Indemnity Contracts pay the value of a loss subject to the policy limits.
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Question 195 of 215
195. Question
Insurance contracts are considered aleatory contracts because (choose all that apply):
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Question 196 of 215
196. Question
Which of the following are appropriate insurance sales practices? (select all that apply)
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Question 197 of 215
197. Question
Which association handles claims of insolvent life, accident, and health insurance companies?
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Question 198 of 215
198. Question
Which Federal Act re-established the states as the regulators of insurance?
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Question 199 of 215
199. Question
The two main purposes of industry oversight are to ensure:
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Question 200 of 215
200. Question
___________________ Organizations focus on preventive care and treatment.
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Question 201 of 215
201. Question
Dr. Jackie Vizon is an optometrist. Which of the following risk retention groups might Dr. Vizon be insured by?
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Question 202 of 215
202. Question
Social insurance programs are government programs that are funded with taxpayer dollars and serve national and state purposes. Government programs include all but which of the following?
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Question 203 of 215
203. Question
Which of the following are correct regarding “fraternal benefit societies”? (select all that apply)
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Question 204 of 215
204. Question
Which, if any, of the following statements are correct?
Statement I. Mutualization is when a mutual company converts to a stock company.
Statement II. Demutualization is when a stock company converts itself to the mutual company.
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Question 205 of 215
205. Question
Jack purchases his insurance from a company that pays him a dividend at the end or each year (lucky Jack).
What type of insurer does Jack have his insurance with?
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Question 206 of 215
206. Question
Which, if any, of the following are elements of an “insurable risk”? (choose as many as apply)
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Question 207 of 215
207. Question
Grumbly Greg Granger leaves his keys in his unlocked car when he goes to the store. Greg tells everyone I hope somebody steals that “hunk of junk” so I can make an insurance claim and buy a new car.
What type of hazard is Grumbly Greg exhibiting?
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Question 208 of 215
208. Question
Never flying in a plane will greatly reduce the likelihood of ever being involved in an airplane crash.
This is an example of which risk management technique?
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Question 209 of 215
209. Question
The aggregating of assets to create a pool of resources to address losses experienced by pool members is called:
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Question 210 of 215
210. Question
_________________ can provide a consistent flow of income to an insured for his lifetime or an allotted amount of time or until death.
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Question 211 of 215
211. Question
Geri stores her gasoline next to her matches and dynamite; to most this appears to be a ___________ which could lead to an explosion.
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Question 212 of 215
212. Question
Wearing a helmet when riding a motorcycle may not eliminate the exposure to bodily injury from a motorcycle accident BUT it would minimize any injury that would occur if an accident happened.
What type of risk treatment technique is this?
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Question 213 of 215
213. Question
Risk Transfer is a way to deal with risk so that the loss is handled by another party.
What is the most common form of risk transfer?
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Question 214 of 215
214. Question
Human Life Value is the economic valuation of an individual based on the individual’s ____________ both present and future.
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Question 215 of 215
215. Question
________________ is ONLY the chance of loss.
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